Athlete Biography

A former member of the Brazilian National Swim Team, Mariana Ohata shot up through the rankings in 2003. Her second place finish at the Madrid ITU World Cup was her first podium finish of the year. Known for her strong swim, she is also one of the best runners in the sport.
Highlights:
2003 Madrid ITU World Cup - 2nd
2003 Edmonton ITU World Cup - 4th
2003 Ishigaki ITU World Cup - 5th
2003 Brasilia ITU International Triathlon - 1st
Future goals include winning a medal at the 2008 Olympic Games, be a consistent top ten BG World Cup and World Championship finisher.